Ep. 14: Akechi Mitsuhide faces betrayal and death amidst the siege of Sakamoto Castle.
On June 13, 1582, Ieyasu retreats upon learning Hideyoshi commands 40,000 men, recalling his past defeat at Mikatagahara. Akechi Mitsuhide is surrounded at Shouryuuji castle, while monks from Enryaku temple, viewing him as Oda’s killer, suggest fleeing there as Sakamoto castle comes under assault. Mitsuhide’s wife, Hiroko, intends to surrender masterpieces to the enemy, prompting Hideyoshi to send Sasuke for retrieval. Akechi Hidemitsu hands over the items but strikes Sasuke with the Hakkaku due to lingering resentment from the Azuchi banquet. Near Sakamoto, Enryaku temple warriors attack Mitsuhide for his actions under Oda’s orders. After saving the monk Zaifu, Mitsuhide is mortally wounded. Additional violent monks appear before Ieyasu arrives on the scene.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Nobunaga's final tea, Hideyoshi's theft, and the escape of key figures amidst the Honnoji Incident.
- Ep. 11 · Yasuke hunts Nobunaga's killer while Sasuke offers prayers and Nagamasa seeks refuge.
- Ep. 12 · Sasuke informs Hideyoshi of Kiyohide's decision while Mitsuhide maneuvers for power.
- Ep. 13 · Mitsuhide realizes betrayal as Hideyoshi's superior forces approach Kyoto for a decisive clash.
- Ep. 14 · Akechi Mitsuhide faces betrayal and death amidst the siege of Sakamoto Castle.
- Ep. 15 · Nobukatsu grants Azuchi guards while Hideyoshi holds hostages and negotiates Sasuke's freedom
- Ep. 16 · Sasuke negotiates peace between Hideyoshi and Ieyasu while managing his new guardianship duties.
- Ep. 17 · Sasuke receives promotion and adopts the Oribe name after tea ceremony disputes
- Ep. 18 · Sasuke delivers a kimono to Osen while Soueki faces political turmoil and Hideyoshi's wrath